
Fiat 500
White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc
LP08 MHUMOT history
LP08 MHU is a white petrol Fiat 500 first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,521 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 86,521 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,899 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 MHU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 22 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 MHU was last recorded at 86,521 miles on 5 May 2026, 824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Jan 2017: 60,208 miles, lower than 157,706 miles on 8 Feb 2016.
- 19 Jan 2019: 91,560 miles, lower than 91,856 miles on 12 Jan 2019.
- 26 Apr 2023: 67,588 miles, lower than 123,944 miles on 6 Apr 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 85,697 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 824 miles
- Average per year
- 3,899 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,521 miles
- 2025 – 85,697 miles
- 2024 – 72,721 miles
- 2023 – 67,588 miles
- 2022 – 123,944 miles
- 2021 – 119,833 miles
- 2020 – 107,562 miles
- 2019 – 91,560 miles
- 2018 – 76,335 miles
- 2017 – 60,216 miles
- 2016 – 157,706 miles
- 2014 – 44,278 miles
- 2013 – 43,170 miles
- 2012 – 39,764 miles
- 2011 – 28,840 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,521 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 86,521 miles
- Test number
- 856207196798
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail86,521 miles (+824)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,521 miles
- Test number
- 828604307202
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass85,697 miles (+12,976)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2026
- Odometer
- 85,697 miles
- Test number
- 772652909366
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWater leak
Pass72,721 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 72,721 miles
- Test number
- 427587223677
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail72,719 miles (+5,131)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,719 miles
- Test number
- 438489307969
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose bracket broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass67,588 miles (-56,356)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 67,588 miles
- Test number
- 432628812547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,944 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 123,944 miles
- Test number
- 633926477465
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated
Fail123,944 miles (+4,111)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,944 miles
- Test number
- 915819613836
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,833 miles (+12,271)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 119,833 miles
- Test number
- 227762549983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,562 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 107,562 miles
- Test number
- 362475317958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,562 miles (+16,002)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,562 miles
- Test number
- 188714810053
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass91,560 miles (-296)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 91,560 miles
- Test number
- 603094958433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail91,856 miles (+15,521)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,856 miles
- Test number
- 911115958303
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,335 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 76,335 miles
- Test number
- 807194668728
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail76,335 miles (+16,119)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,335 miles
- Test number
- 626035939236
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,216 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 60,216 miles
- Test number
- 639466453183
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail60,208 miles (-97,498)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,208 miles
- Test number
- 802042219905
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass157,706 miles (+112,864)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 157,706 miles
- Test number
- 261352361283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,842 miles (+564)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,842 miles
- Test number
- 178101184896
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass44,278 miles (+1,108)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 44,278 miles
- Test number
- 608788714285
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Pass43,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 43,170 miles
- Test number
- 766039513248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,170 miles (+3,406)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,170 miles
- Test number
- 889793213257
- FailureBrake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Pass39,764 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 39,764 miles
- Test number
- 106219392106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail39,764 miles (+10,924)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,764 miles
- Test number
- 425628492141
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 28,840 miles
- Test number
- 498001901215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 MHU
- Does LP08 MHU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 MHU is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 MHU?
- The MOT on LP08 MHU is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 MHU done?
- LP08 MHU was recorded at 86,521 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,899 miles a year.
- Has LP08 MHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 MHU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP08 MHU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 28 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LP08 MHU find?
- LP08 MHU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: front headlamp lens slightly defective both.
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